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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 481 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 481 and 224.26 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 481 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/481 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 481 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 107,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,869.06/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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